Epstein Secrets

w Mexico, also a Democrat, have returned campaign contributions from him. But Mr. Epstein fought back, assembling a team of star lawyers, including Gerald B. Lefcourt and Alan M. Dershowitz, a friend of his, to look into the backgrounds of his young accusers. Mr. Lefcourt says that the police acted "outrageously"

eam of star lawyers, including Gerald B. Lefcourt and Alan M. Dershowitz, a friend of his, to look into the backgrounds of his young accusers. Mr. Lefcourt says that the police acted "outrageously" and that his client has been wrongfully dragged through the mud. "He disputes that he ever had sex with a

arcotics. And he's no novice at investigations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted — wit

under attack from Ep- stein's lawyers and friends in New York, where he has a home. The New York Post quoted Epstein's prominent New York lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, as saying his client was indicted only "because of the craziness of the police chief." Reiter has declined to comment on the case. Prosecutors

fferently from others. Once he knew he was the subject of a criminal probe, Epstein hired a phalanx of powerful attorneys such as Dershowitz and Lefcourt, who is a past president of the National As- sociation of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Miami lawyer Roy Black — who became nationally known when he

tics. And he's no novice at investi- gations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who, was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted —

come under attack from Epstein's lawyers and friends in New York, where he has a home. The New York Post quoted Epstein's prominent New York lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, as saying his client was indicted only "because of the craziness of the police chief." Reiter has declined to comment on the case. Prosecutors ha

differently from others. Once he knew he was the subject of a criminal probe, Epstein hired a phalanx of powerful attorneys such as Dershowitz and Lefcourt, who is a past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Miami lawyer Roy Black — who became nationally known when he succ

arcotics. And he's no novice at investigations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted — with

he case has put Ep- stein at risk of more serious charges The FBI now is weighing whether to investigate his alleged contacts with underage girls. Gerald Lefcourt, one of Epstein's high-powered lawyers, said his cli- ent is innocent and that his poly- graph test helps prove it. "There was no sexual contact w

his alleged contacts with underage girls. Gerald Lefcourt, one of Epstein's high-powered lawyers, said his

otics. And he's no novice at investi- gations invoking the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith. who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted —

ane under attack from Ep- stein's lawyers and friends in New York where he has a home. The New York Post quoted ein's prominent New York lawyer. Gerald Lefcourt as saying his client was indicted only 'because of the craziness of the police chief." Reiter has declined to comment on the case. Prosecutors

fferently from others. Once he knew he was the subject of a criminal probe. Epstein hired a phalanx of powerful attorneys such as Dershowitz and Lefcourt. who is a past president of the National As of CriminalDefense lawyers. Miami lawyer Roy Black — who became nationally known when he successfull

tics. And he's no novice at investi- gations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1584. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted —w

ico, also a Democrat, have returned campaign contributions from him. But Mr. Epstein fought back, as- sembling a team of star lawyers, in- cluding Gerald B. Lefcourt and Alan M. Dershowitz, a friend of his, to look into the backgrounds of his young ac- cusers. Mr. Lefcourt says that the police acted "outrageou

s lawyer in New York, Gerald Lefcourt, said, "The girl has admitted she is insane, but she can read a newspaper and recognize the word 'rich.'" Lefcourt also said the statute of limitations has expired for the woman% case criminally and civilly, and will almost certainly be dismissed. He refused

tics. And he's no novice at investi- gations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted —w

let Florida's massage fund, so that the dancers might also be treated. I never got to interview Epstein at length. His dream team of lawyers led by Gerald Lefcourt was negotiating a plea with Florida state prosecutors in advance of a January 7 trial date. It is expected that Epstein will plead guilty to solici

t length. His dream team of lawyers led by Gerald Lefcourt was negotiating a plea with Florida state prosec

tics. And he's no novice at investi- gations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted —

rspective." He added that Epstein had passed an extensive lie-detector test in which he was grilled about underage girls. Epstein's New York lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, said, "The prosecutor didn't want to bring any charges in this case, but because of the craziness of this police chief, we have the charge of solici

narcotics. And he's no novice at investigations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted — with

also a Democrat, have returned campaign contributions from him. But Mr. Epstein fought back, assembling a team of star lawyers, including Gerald B. Lefcourt and Alan M. Dershowitz, a friend of his, to look into the backgrounds of his young accusers. Mr. Lefcourt says that the police acted “outrageously”

rspective.” He added that Epstein had passed an extensive lie-detector test in which he was grilled about underage girls. Epstein's New York lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, said, "The prosecutor didn't want to bring any charges in this case, but because of the craziness of this police chief, we have the charge of solici

narcotics. And he's no novice at investigations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted — with

also a Democrat, have returned campaign contributions from him. But Mr. Epstein fought back, assembling a team of star lawyers, including Gerald B. Lefcourt and Alan M. Dershowitz, a friend of his, to look into the backgrounds of his young accusers. Mr. Lefcourt says that the police acted “outrageously”

rspective." He added that Epstein had passed an extensive lie-detector test in which he was grilled about underage girls. Epstein's New York lawyer, Gerald Lefcourt, said, "The prosecutor didn't want to bring any charges in this case, but because of the craziness of this police chief, we have the charge of solici

narcotics. And he's no novice at investigations involving the island's rich and famous. He was the lead detective probing the drug overdose death of David Kennedy in 1984. He also was one of the officers who worked the investigation of William Kennedy Smith, who was charged in 1991 — and later acquitted — with

ributions from him. But Mr. Epstein fought back, assembling a team of star lawyers, including Gerald B. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021802 --- PAGE BREAK --- Lefcourt and Alan M. Dershowitz, a friend of his, to look into the backgrounds of his young accusers. Mr. Lefcourt says that the police acted “outrageously”